1997 Saab 900 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Saab 900, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My driver side inside door handle broke, massachusetts will not pass it due to it being a safety hazard. We took the door apart fixed the door and then tested the locks to make sure they still work. It was then that the deadlock was engaged. We realized that last night if a child was in the car they would not be able to let themselves out of the car nor can you get in. There are numerous accounts of this feature failing and not releasing from a key.”
NHTSA complaint #10244078, filed 2008-10, 120,000 miles“Both sunvisors broke wihtin three months. Plastic attachment failed. Safety hazard for driver with sun at low angle at this time of year. Manufacturer had no explanation for failure.”
NHTSA complaint #756093, filed 2001-12Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Saab 900
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Saab 900
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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